Christian Education

During the school year the Sunday School meets at the same time as the worship service. Children attend the first part of the service and leave for class after the Children’s Sermon. A Nursery space is provided in the undercroft and a rocking chair is available at the rear of the sanctuary for parents with small children who might benefit from a quiet place during worship.

Our Sunday School Program is for Preschool – Grade 8 and is organized in small, age similar groups.  It is designed to accommodate each child’s particular needs. Our children have fun while learning and many of their voices ring out each Sunday in our lively Junior Choir.  In addition, middle school children have an opportunity to participate in confirmation class.

We currently are using The Cokesbury Curriculum, Rock Solid:  Building a Heart of Faith.  The lessons center on the Old Testament, Advent, Birth and Life of Jesus, and the early Christian Church.  Our curriculum is designed to invite active participation, socialization and involvement in the community.

The Sunday School Curriculum is supplemented by many mission and outreach activities as well as lively group social functions.

During the summer there are opportunities for the children to participate in our UCC Camping Programs at Geneva Point on Lake Winnipesaukee or the Horton Center in the White Mountains.  Scholarships are also available.  In addition our children have been the inspiration for our church floats in Sanbornton’s Annual Summer Celebration of Old Home Day.

Our children have enthusiastically participated in the UNICEF Trick or Treat collection, collected food for the Food Pantries, taken a trip to Heifer International’s Overlook Farm in Rutland, MA., collected money for Pennies for Peace and Heifer International.  They continue to look for ways to support the local and world community.